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Stick Hill Storm Damage Roof Report
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Stick Hill, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. Every survey comes with a written report and photos.
- Cowls or aerials dislodged in the wind
- Damage from fallen branches or debris
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
About our storm damage roof report in Stick Hill
Wear and tear is normally excluded from home insurance. So it matters whether the damage came from the storm or from a roof that was already worn. We note signs of each: fresh breaks and recently moved slates or tiles, and older problems such as corroded nails or worn mortar. We give an honest view of what we see. How the policy applies is for your insurer to decide. We survey flat roofs, gutters and fascias and slate and tile slopes, and people most frequently book us about flat roof edges peeled back and holes or cracks caused by debris.
Many homes in small places like Stick Hill face open ground, so storms hit ridges, verges and chimneys hard. Damp in old stone, brick or timber walls is slow to dry out, so it pays to find the cause quickly. A record with photos is useful if you need to show the damage to anyone else.
After the visit, you get a written report with photos, emailed to you. It explains the condition of the roof, the defects we found and what we recommend.
- Where
- Stick Hill (TN8)
- Region
- Kent
- Price
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Appointments
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Before and after the survey
Most of what helps is simple and safe from the ground. Our suggestions:
- Take photos of stains and damp inside
- Write down when the storm hit and when you noticed damage
- Check your policy for how to report damage
- Hold on to fallen pieces of the roof where you can
Questions about the findings are always welcome. Standard Surveys come with a follow-up consultation, and Premium Surveys with an in-person one.
Check the roof from the ground after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Never climb onto the roof yourself.
The survey, step by step
Where it’s relevant and can be reached safely, the roof space is checked as well as the outside. In the loft, the signs we look for are staining, damp, daylight and sagging. The whole visit normally takes between one and two hours for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. Around Stick Hill, older homes can have small or awkward roof spaces, so tell us about the loft hatch and any ladder. We only go where it is safe.
- You let us know when the storm was and what damage you’ve seen.
- We view the roof from wherever it can be seen safely, including the loft where there is access.
- Each area of damage is photographed and described.
- The likely cause is recorded, along with any evidence of older wear.
- You get a written report you can pass to your insurer.
Getting ready for the survey
- Mention any parking restrictions on your street
- Dig out any old roof reports or invoices
- Agree roof access with the managing agent if it is shared
How to book
Photos help, if you have them. Pictures from ground level or a window are fine. To send them or to book, call 07833 053749 or drop us an email.
Related advice
Storm damage roof reports in Stick Hill: local notes
About 1.5 miles north-east lies Hever Castle, a reminder of how long the area around Stick Hill has been built on. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and the council can say whether a home is in a conservation area. Older houses across Kent frequently have handmade clay or peg tiles, and many have tile-hung walls. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Different coverings let water in at different points, which shapes where the search starts.
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Trinity, the leak may come from a chimney, a valley or tired lead rather than the covering itself. For landlords with property near Hever station, a tenant living with a leak needs the cause found, not just the stain painted over.
Stick Hill is about 5 miles north-east of East Grinstead, in Kent. Roofs in Stick Hill get the same thorough look as anywhere else in Kent. Our Kent coverage includes Stick Hill. Crawley is in our area too.
Postcode districts we cover here for storm damage roof reports: TN8. Streets in the area include Hartfield Road and Eden Hall, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover for storm damage roof reports include Marsh Green (2 miles west), Cowden (2 miles south), Hammerwood (3 miles south-west), Dormansland (4 miles west) and Dormans Park (5 miles west). We also work in nearby towns like Sevenoaks (9 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles east), Tonbridge (8 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles east) and Southborough (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Stick Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Queen's Arms. Stick Hill’s nearest station is Hever station, roughly 0.8 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Queen Victoria Hospital (4.6 miles south-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.1 miles north-west).
What we look for on each type of roof
Ridge and hip tiles
Ridge and hip tiles take the full force of the wind. We record any that have lifted, cracked or come away.
Clay and concrete tiles
Strong gusts can lift and break tiles. The report shows each damaged area.
Places near Stick Hill
Also in Stick Hill
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Stick Hill
Will you come out to Stick Hill?
We do. Villages and rural addresses get the same survey as a town house, with the route planned beforehand.
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Stick Hill?
Historic England’s list shows listed buildings, and the local council can tell you about conservation areas. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Are you loss adjusters?
No. Our report is an independent record for you to use. Your insurer may appoint its own loss adjuster.
Is this a RICS survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
Can you survey a shared roof?
Yes. A shared roof needs access agreed first, with the freeholder or managing agent. Let us know about it when booking and we’ll plan the survey around it.
Can I challenge a declined storm claim?
Start by complaining to the insurer. The Financial Ombudsman Service may look at it if that does not resolve it. The Ombudsman asks about storm conditions, whether the damage is consistent with a storm and whether the storm was the main cause.
How long will you be at the property?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take an hour or two for most homes, depending on how much of the roof was hit. The written report follows by email.
Rented homes, blocks and businesses
We survey roofs for letting agents and landlords as well as homeowners. A photo-illustrated written report gives you a clear record of the roof, useful for planning maintenance.
Where a roof is shared: access has to be agreed with whoever owns or manages the building. Mention it when you get in touch and we will plan the survey around it.
DIY checks: what’s safe
It’s useful to keep a record: dates of leaks, photos from the ground and any work done on the roof. Share it with us when booking.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Take a photo and write down when you saw it.
Honest limits
A survey is a proper look at the roof, but it can’t do everything. Its limits include:
- Estimates of repair costs
- How your policy defines a storm
- What’s beneath slates, tiles or membranes
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or drop us an email and we will give you a straight answer. What a survey covers and does not.
What we check
- Chimney stacks
- Slate and tile slopes
- Flashings
- Ridges and hips
- Gutters and fascias
- Flat roofs